Bend it like Beckam

[utvol0427]

David Beckam (Hope I am spelling that right) is going to play for the Galaxy in whatever soccer league that they are in for $250 million for 5 years. Anyone else think that is a ridiculous amount for someone to play a sport that ranks behind several other sports in the U.S. in terms of popularity?

[OWB]

David Beckam (Hope I am spelling that right) is going to play for the Galaxy in whatever soccer league that they are in for $250 for 5 years. Anyone else think that is a ridiculous amount for someone to play a sport that ranks behind several other sports in the U.S. in terms of popularity?

I don't know, $250 dollars seems like a steal to me, especially when you stretch it out over 5 years..

[VolBobOrangePants]

I'm not much of a soccer fan, except come world cup time. 250 mil for his US popularity is very pricey. For his worldwide fame, not so much so.

[volfanbill]

Originally Posted by VolBobOrangePants

I'm not much of a soccer fan, except come world cup time. 250 mil for his US popularity is very pricey. For his worldwide fame, not so much so.

the only problem is that MLS is considered a joke by all the soccer playing countries of the world. i find it a very weird move by Beckham.

[utvol0427]

Originally Posted by volfanbill

the only problem is that MLS is considered a joke by all the soccer playing countries of the world. i find it a very weird move by Beckham.

They said on ESPN that he is 34, so I can't imagine that he has too many years left. Maybe he is taking the money while it is there.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by volfanbill

i find it a very weird move by Beckham.

Is it really startling to you that a guy would decide to accept a job making $50 million a year?

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by GAVol

Is it really startling to you that a guy would decide to accept a job making $50 million a year?

Especially when he's not one of the top 50 players in the world.

[volfanbill]

well for starters the number isn't finalized and it also already includes his commercial endorsements. With all his commercial endorsements on the other side of the pond, I wonder how much of an increase it is.

[vader]

He probably plans on parlaying it into a film career.

[GAVol]

This looks reminiscent of the deal that brought Wayne Gretzky to LA later in his career.

[VolBobOrangePants]

I also doubt that he would of come here if he was going to be playing for Columbus or K.C.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by vader

He probably plans on parlaying it into a film career.

...for both he and his wife. You can't stop Posh Spice, you can only hope to contain her.

[hatvol96]

Originally Posted by GAVol

...for both he and his wife. You can't stop Posh Spice, you can only hope to contain her.

Oh, I'd settle for "containing" her for a couple of hours.

[doozer]

he's 31.

[VolBobOrangePants]

Originally Posted by doozer

he's 31.

He's "on the down side of his career" years old. But yes, 31.